DRUIDISM

Evening Star, Issue 22572, 13 February 1937, Page 13

DRUIDISM

A.D. Bro. W. Le Brun presided at the fortnightly meeting or Pride of Morniugton Lodge, No. 14. Correspondence included a letter from the acting grand secretary regarding remits to the United Friendly Societies Council. The balance sheet and annual report of the Friendly Societies’ Mutual Protection Society were received, together with the lodge’s free policy. A candidate was initiated. At the conclusion of the business, a V.A. competition was held, the judge being P.A. Bro. T. Clark, and, after a close competition, P.A. Bro. Jelly was declared the winner with 48 points, Bro. Quam being second -with 47. Tl>e toasts honoured were “The King,” “The Druids,” aud “ The Visitors (replied to by various visiting brethren), and the newly-initiated brother (replied to by Bro. Middlebrook). , At the Otago Lodge meeting A.D. Bro. Harbour prerided over a good attendance of members. The lodge received an official visit from the grand president and his executive, who brought with them the efficiency shield, and Bro. Johnston, asking the Arch Druid to accept the shield, offered the congratulations of his officers and himself on the winning of the coveted honour. The Arch Druid intimated that his team had worked well together, and thanked the Grand President for Ins remarks and visit. Visitors included Bros. M'Bratney and Green (Lily of the Valley) and Morrison (Linden). One proposition for membership was received.